This is a dojo where one learns to become a better human being through the training of Aikido; therefore,
we attach great importance to decorum. Instead of idle talk and vapid ideas, action and performance are greatly
esteemed here.

- Akira Tohei, Shihan, 8th Dan

Our Dojo

Aikido of Scottsdale (AOS), also known as Aikido Family Martial Arts Center, offers traditional Aikido training for adults
and children age 6 and up. The chief instructor is Glenn Brooks, 6th degree black belt. Come train with us
in a safe and welcoming environment.

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Glenn Brooks
6th Dan, Shihan

Chief Instructor Aikido of Scottsdale

Akira Tohei
8th Dan, Shihan

Yoshimitsu Yamada
8th Dan, Shihan

Chief Instructor New York Aikikai
President, US Aikido Federation

Kids' Program

Aikido is an excellent art for children. It can provide them with benefits of personal safety, confidence, and respect for
themselves and others that extend beyond the dojo and into the rest of their lives.

Contact Info

Glenn Brooks

6th Dan, Shihan

Glenn Brooks hails from Chicago, IL. He graduated from Chicago Medical School, is a licensed Physical Therapist, holds a
6th degree black belt in Aikido and is an avid Crossfitter.

In 1996, Brooks Sensei relocated to Scottsdale, AZ to continue his career in Physical Therapy and open an Aikido school to
give back to his beloved martial art. Brooks Sensei has studied Aikido for over thirty-six years beginning under
the direct instruction of Akira Tohei, 8th degree black belt and one of the last direct disciples of Aikido founder,
Morihei Ueshiba.

In 2000, upon the passing of Akira Tohei, Brooks was appointed to the Midwest Aikido Federation technical teaching and examination
committee to carry on the Tohei legacy thru teaching seminars and conducting promotional testing for its vast membership.

In 2003, Brooks Sensei was promoted to 5th degree black belt and awarded the title of Shidoin 'professional instructor' by
Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei, 8th degree black belt and also direct disciple of Aikido founder. Brooks was then appointed
[by Yamada Sensei] to serve on the US Aikido Federation Board of Directors.

In 2009, Brooks Sensei was promoted to 6th degree black belt.

Brooks has trained throughout Japan and the US under the most senior Aikido instructors in the world, most notably the founding
family at the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Brooks Sensei also provides Personal Security services for the music and entertainment industry. His clients include Linkin
Park, Matchbox 20 and Rob Thomas.

He has fulfilled his dream of opening an Aikido school and humbly gives back to his beloved martial art every day.

Akira Tohei

8th Dan, Shihan

Tohei Sensei was born in 1929 in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. He began his practice of Aikido in 1946 under the direct instruction
of Aikido founder, Morihei Ueshiba.In 1963, Tohei was asked by the Aikido founder to accompany his son, Kisshomaru
Ueshiba on a three-month tour of Aikido dojo in Hawaii, after which Tohei was asked to stay and teach Aikido throughout
the Hawaiian Islands for nine months. In 1964, he returned to Japan and joined the teaching staff at Aikido World
Headquarters (Hombu Dojo).

For the next eight years Tohei, in addition to his teaching at the headquarters, was also an instructor at Asia University,
Akita Economics University, Keio University, Nihon Women's University, the Ground Self-Defense Forces, and the
Naval Self-Defense Forces.

In 1966, Tohei Sensei was awarded the title of Shihan (Master Instructor, 'teacher of teachers') by the Aikido founder. Tohei
was then dispatched to Chicago in 1972 where he founded both the Midwest Aikido Federation, and in 1975, the Midwest
Aikido Center. Shortly thereafter the MAF became the Midwest Region of the USAF.

Tohei Sensei was promoted to 8th dan in 1989 by Aikido Doshu, Kisshomaru Ueshiba. He also served as Chairman of both the
USAF Technical Committee and North American Shihankai. Through Tohei Sensei's guidance and leadership, the Midwest
Aikido Federation grew to over 50 dojo throughout the Midwest. Up until his death on July 2, 1999, he was the most
senior Aikido instructor in the United States.

Yoshimitsu Yamada

8th Dan, Shihan

Chief Instructor New York Aikikai
President, US Aikido Federation

Yamada Sensei originally served as an uchi deshi (live-in student), under the instruction of the founder of Aikido, Morihei
Ueshiba. He has since dedicated his life to the dissemination of Aikido throughout the world.

Yamada Sensei is the Chairman of the United States Aikido Federation and president of the Latin American Aikido Federation,
which has over 400 dojo in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. He leads the technical committee
for North America and is a member of the Supreme Council of the International Aikido Federation.

Yamada Sensei is known for his clear and strong basic technique. He teaches seminars worldwide and thousands of students
have attended his classes.